Police Officer, Midnight Shift

15,000 Sign-on BONUS and paid Pre-Academy Recruit training * The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is looking for individuals to join our team to provide law enforcement and public safety services to the community in Fairfax County. The FCPD is comprised of employees and volunteers who possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity which creates the foundation of our ability to deliver a variety of essential police services to protect and serve all members of our community. Our department provides ethical leadership by engagement with the community to; prevent and fight crime, improve the culture of safety at work and in the community, which preserves the sanctity of all human life, and keeps pace with urbanization. We accomplish this through robust partnerships with all members of our uniquely diverse community. Patrol designated area utilizing police vehicle or other means. Effects arrests and testifies in court. Skilled in the use of firearms. Note: Police officers work a varied shift schedule as follows (shift hours are subject to change): Day shift: 5:30 a.m. - Evening shift: 1:30 p.m. - Midnight shift: 7:30 p.m. - Workdays alternate weekly (1st week, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 2nd week Wednesday and Thursday) Note: Academy Training is primarily Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - Salary will be determined within pay grade based upon relevant preferred qualifications such as: prior law enforcement experience, college degree, military experience, foreign language proficiency and prior participation in the Fairfax County Police Department's Public Safety Apprentice program or Police Cadet programs. Opportunity to transfer VRS (Virginia Retirement System) into Fairfax County Retirement System (FCRS). * This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $15,000. Patrols an assigned area by car or foot to maintain law and order; Responds to emergencies as directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone; Uses radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment; Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and training; Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters; Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities using computer-based programs; As assigned, participates in specialized vice and alcoholic beverage violation investigations and raids, ascertains information or secures evidence for the arrest of suspects, and searches for and apprehends criminal offenders; May train newly sworn officers in the daily performance of their duties; Performs public relations duties such as instructing citizens in crime prevention and personal safety techniques, and attends community events; Builds and maintains relationships with residents and businesses located in their assigned Police Service Area; Transports mental health clients to mental health facilities for treatment. Patrols an assigned area by car or foot to maintain law and order; Responds to emergencies as directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone; Uses radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment; Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and training; Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters; Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities using computer-based programs; As assigned, participates in specialized vice and alcoholic beverage violation investigations and raids, ascertains information or secures evidence for the arrest of suspects, and searches for and apprehends criminal offenders; May train newly sworn officers in the daily performance of their duties; Performs public relations duties such as instructing citizens in crime prevention and personal safety techniques, and attends community events; Builds and maintains relationships with residents and businesses located in their assigned Police Service Area; Transports mental health clients to mental health facilities for treatment. Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education. Successful completion of police recruit training. Prior law enforcement or military experience. Current law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Professional working proficiency, or higher, in a foreign language or American Sign Language. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services; Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN); Certification in firearms proficiency; Must be a citizen of the United States; (or a permanent resident alien with an application for naturalization filed and pending with the U.Citizenship and Immigration Services may be considered). Must be 20 years old, or within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of academy start date, or currently a Police Cadet and within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of academy start date. Applicants selected must be able to obtain a Class A medical rating in the assigned medical group prior to starting work. Must have never committed, been involved in, or been convicted of, a felony or serious misdemeanor; Subsequent to a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a comprehensive medical examination, including drug testing and a vision standard not worse than 20/200, provided there have been at least three months of success wearing soft contact lenses. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.